Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SZ-11

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-520 and Olympus SZ-11, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-520 was introduced 3 years earlier than the SZ-11 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-520 grades vs the SZ-11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-520 & Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 enjoys exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-520 against the SZ-11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and SZ-11 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and SZ-11.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-520 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-11 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.